Former MTSU star Bryce Brentz puts offseason shooting behind him

11:49 PM,
Jul. 4, 2013

Written by

Justin Beasley
| Gannett Tennessee

Former Middle Tennessee State baseball standout Bryce Brentz could not wait until the beginning of his 2013 season.

After suffering an accidental self-inflicted gunshot to his left leg in February, the best treatment Brentz could ask for was the start to a new season with the Pawtucket Red Sox, the Triple-A International League affiliate of the Boston Red Sox.

Brentz was at home cleaning a handgun when it accidentally fired, with the bullet entering his left leg and exiting the other side. After the initial scare wore off, Brentz had to deal with the ramifications to his baseball career. ...